Organizer #6: Creating a Dance Piece

Before you begin this activity, complete the following questions with your group. Use Organizers #1 and #2 to help you.

1. What piece of music will you use?__________________________



2. Do you have the music available on tape or CD so it can be played for your performance?___________ If not, how will you facilitate this?



3. Specifically, which part of your music selection will you use?

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4. Which Elements of Movement will you use? (You must use at least four.)

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5. Specifically, which actual moves will you use in your dance (jump, pose, twirl, still)? Begin to map out what your dance might look like by using the chart on the following page:



Dance Plan

Movement	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th
Dancer 1
Dancer 2
Dancer 3
Dancer 4